HERALD SPOTLIGHT: Nathaniel Flowers

Having the opportunity to watch many of the athletes in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties when they begin playing football at the youth football level, the Miami Herald will continue to shine the spotlight on many athletes during the pre-spring, spring and summer.

With the chance to see the athletes away from the football field as well, we can bring you up close and personal with some of the top prospects in the nation - right here in our own backyard.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: One of the top pass catchers on a very athletic team, "Fat Cat" as he is known by friends and teammates, has turned into a game-breaking receiver who has speed and knows how to get open.

While he has an advantage of having his younger brother (Quinton) throw passes in his direction, this is one of those athletes who understands how to fight for balls and run crisp patterns.

Having watched his progress over the past two years, this is an athlete who has a chance to become something special over the next eight months because of his knowledge of the position and the talented receivers around him.

As he did last year, this will be a football prospect who will make things happen, coming up with a big play to help the Generals along the way.